The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana is undertaking a new research initiative, The Retail Finance Distribution (ReFinD) Research Initiative.
Economic history teaches us that agriculture and rural transformation are vital for overall economic structural change.
Scientific advancements in digital technologies have great potential in making the designing and implementation of
As a result of the pandemic, healthcare organizations face continued uncertainty. Health providers and systems will need
The longstanding challenge of climate change over the years, underscored by rapid accumulation of physical, financial, and
Social mobilisation entails deliberate actions and processes to reach, influence, and involve all relevant segments
Political economy is the interdisciplinary study of the relationship between economy and politics
Human capital development -- improving resources and capabilities-- is the core mandate of nation-states. Socio-economic transformation,
ISSER’s goal under this theme is to promote evidence-based research in the energy and extractives sector to inform sustainable policy
The world is undergoing an ‘urban revolution’ with an increasing concentration of the population in cities and towns
Policymaking attempts to solve problems or challenges at the international, national, and community levels
The persistence of poverty in the developing world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), in the face of increased globalisation
Structural inequalities are at the heart of unequal development outcomes. Gender inequality is one of the most enduring
A period of study at ISSER can be academically and personally enriching. It is also a great career credential. Our programmes are designed to enable students to study in ways that will be useful for their future professional lives. We apply a range of teaching methodologies that reflect the complexity of development studies, which are carefully selected to meet the learning outcomes of each course. For all our programmes, we use a combination of intensive classroom training and hands-on skill-building.
The Ethics Committee for the Humanities is responsible for the ethical review of all research protocols conducted within the humanities study areas
ISSER produces annually a flagship document called State of the Ghanaian Economy Report.
Our conference facility provides a serene natural environment for conferences, workshops and various social events. The facility provides an amazing view for relaxation and comfort.